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George Washington’s gorget
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[ This description is from the project: MHS 225th Anniversary ]
George Washington wore this copper gorget, a symbolic remnant of a suit of armor, around his throat as part of his military uniform. The gorget is engraved with the coat of arms of the colony of Virginia, as well as its motto, En Dat Virginia Quartam.